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Seminole County, Florida
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About Seminole, FL

Population
Approximately 470,856 residents
County Seat
Sanford, Florida
Coverage Area
345 square miles in central Florida

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111-Room Comfort Inn & Suites Opens Across From Orlando Sanford Airport
Business

111-Room Comfort Inn & Suites Opens Across From Orlando Sanford Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport, a 111-room, four-story hotel owned by AirSan Investments LLC, officially opened in late February 2026 directly across from Orlando Sanford International Airport.

Sarah Chen2m read
Oviedo, Winter Springs Officials Warn State Property-Tax Cuts Would Hollow Budgets
Government

Oviedo, Winter Springs Officials Warn State Property-Tax Cuts Would Hollow Budgets

Oviedo and Winter Springs officials warned state proposals to cut or eliminate property taxes could force service cuts, layoffs, lower credit ratings and higher borrowing costs.

James Thompson4m read
Oviedo Reopens Centennial Mural Contest After AI Submissions, Requires Human-Made Designs
Government

Oviedo Reopens Centennial Mural Contest After AI Submissions, Requires Human-Made Designs

Oviedo reopened its centennial mural contest after many of the 15 submissions appeared AI-generated, delaying council approval and prompting a new rule that designs must be human-made.

James Thompson2m read
State Senator Backs Amendment Critics Say Could Weaken Seminole Voter-Approved Rural Boundary
Government

State Senator Backs Amendment Critics Say Could Weaken Seminole Voter-Approved Rural Boundary

Sen. Jason Brodeur backed a late amendment filed by Sen. Jonathan Martin that critics warn could let property owners seek higher density inside Seminole’s 2004 rural boundary and trigger taxpayer payouts.

James Thompson2m read
Sanford 7-Eleven parking lot shooting leaves one hospitalized; 19-year-old arrested after argument
Community

Sanford 7-Eleven parking lot shooting leaves one hospitalized; 19-year-old arrested after argument

Sanford police found evidence of gunfire and one person was taken to a hospital after a shooting in the 2700 block of West 25th Street, near the 417.

Lisa Park2m read
Surveillance Shows 19-Year-Old Firing Multiple Shots Into Crowded Oviedo Home, Arrested
Government

Surveillance Shows 19-Year-Old Firing Multiple Shots Into Crowded Oviedo Home, Arrested

Surveillance video shows Dayveon Deshawn Perry firing multiple rounds into a Doctors Court home in Oviedo; he was arrested at 410 Fontana Cir. and faces multiple felony charges.

James Thompson3m read
Seminole State College’s Raider C.A.R.E. Village Connects Students and Residents to Resources
Education

Seminole State College’s Raider C.A.R.E. Village Connects Students and Residents to Resources

Seminole State College’s on‑campus Raider C.A.R.E. Village links Seminole County students and residents to social supports, career services and wraparound resources with Heart of Florida United Way.

Sarah Chen2m read
How Seminole County Homeowners Can Prevent Property Deed and Title Fraud
Community

How Seminole County Homeowners Can Prevent Property Deed and Title Fraud

Deed and title fraud happens when forged deeds are recorded; Seminole County homeowners should monitor records, use county resources, and secure insurance and permits to reduce risk.

Marcus Williams6m read
Seminole County Jury Convicts Damiroquan McGill of Violent Career Criminal Firearm Possession
Government

Seminole County Jury Convicts Damiroquan McGill of Violent Career Criminal Firearm Possession

A Seminole County jury found Damiroquan J. McGill guilty Feb. 25, 2026, of possession of a firearm as a violent career criminal, the 18th Judicial Circuit announced Mar. 2.

Marcus Williams2m read
Seminole County Animal Services Launches Working Cat Program for Property Pest Control
Community

Seminole County Animal Services Launches Working Cat Program for Property Pest Control

Seminole County Animal Services launched a Working Cat Program on March 4, 2026, inviting barns, warehouses and greenhouses to adopt independent shelter cats for natural pest control.

Marcus Williams2m read
Seminole County Fire Department Earns PEDReady Gold-Tier for Pediatric Emergency Care
Healthcare

Seminole County Fire Department Earns PEDReady Gold-Tier for Pediatric Emergency Care

Seminole County Fire Department announced March 2, 2026 that it earned the Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program’s PEDReady Gold-Tier designation; about 7% of its EMS calls involve children.

Lisa Park2m read
Central Florida Couple Sues Orlando Fertility Clinic After Embryo Mix-Up
Healthcare

Central Florida Couple Sues Orlando Fertility Clinic After Embryo Mix-Up

Genetic testing in court filings shows the baby born to Tiffany Score and Steven Mills is not biologically theirs; attorneys in Seminole County agreed Feb. 24 to expedite DNA testing of potential matches.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez3m read
Altamonte Springs Saxon Shops Retail Pad Sold to Investor Linked to CenterSquare
Business

Altamonte Springs Saxon Shops Retail Pad Sold to Investor Linked to CenterSquare

CenterSquare Investment Management has acquired the 22,000-square-foot Saxon Shops retail center at 445 W. State Road 436 in Altamonte Springs, a move industry reporting frames as part of a CenterSquare acquisition push.

Sarah Chen2m read
Franchisee Ed Zausch plans Altamonte Springs as part of 10-store Orlando rollout
Business

Franchisee Ed Zausch plans Altamonte Springs as part of 10-store Orlando rollout

Franchisee Ed Zausch says he’s “beyond excited” to bring part of a 10-store Jack in the Box buildout to the Orlando area, with Altamonte Springs and Clermont on a short list.

Sarah Chen2m read
Seminole County Code Enforcement Explains Roles, Safety, Careers to Students
Education

Seminole County Code Enforcement Explains Roles, Safety, Careers to Students

Code Enforcement staff visited the student government class at Tuskawilla Middle School in Oviedo on Tuesday, February 17 to explain career paths and how the team helps keep neighborhoods safe.

Lisa Park3m read
Woodhouse Spa to open 6,600-square-foot Altamonte Springs retreat, first of four
Business

Woodhouse Spa to open 6,600-square-foot Altamonte Springs retreat, first of four

Woodhouse Spa will open a 6,600-square-foot luxury retreat at 249 West State Road 436 in Altamonte Springs, opening March 16 as the first of four Central Florida locations.

Sarah Chen2m read
Winter Springs Commissioners Debate Resident Concerns Over Verizon Small-Cell Applications
Government

Winter Springs Commissioners Debate Resident Concerns Over Verizon Small-Cell Applications

Winter Springs commissioners spent the Feb. 25, 2026 meeting debating citizen complaints about an influx of Verizon small-cell 5G applications and residents' appearance concerns.

James Thompson1m read
Sanford Neighbors Rally Against Proposed 7-Eleven Gas Station Near Boombah Sports Complex
Community

Sanford Neighbors Rally Against Proposed 7-Eleven Gas Station Near Boombah Sports Complex

Sanford neighbors rallied March 6 against a proposed 7-Eleven convenience store and gas station set to sit near homes and the Boombah Sports Complex.

Sarah Chen2m read
Red-Flag Fire Warning Issued for Seminole County, East-Central Florida Until 6 p.m.
Community

Red-Flag Fire Warning Issued for Seminole County, East-Central Florida Until 6 p.m.

National Weather Service red-flag warning kept Seminole County at high wildfire risk until 6 p.m. Feb. 26, with southwest winds near 15 mph, gusts to 20-25 and humidity 30-35%.

Marcus Williams3m read
Casselberry Commission Unanimously Approves Ordinance Updating Water, Sewer Fees and Annexation
Government

Casselberry Commission Unanimously Approves Ordinance Updating Water, Sewer Fees and Annexation

Casselberry commissioners unanimously passed Ordinance 26-1628, adopting phased water, wastewater and reclaimed water rate increases and revised annexation rules after consultant Trevor McCarthy’s presentation.

James Thompson2m read
Orange, Seminole counties clash over McCulloch Road widening near Econlockhatchee River
Government

Orange, Seminole counties clash over McCulloch Road widening near Econlockhatchee River

Orange County’s plan to widen a one-mile stretch of McCulloch Road near the Econlockhatchee River prompted Seminole commissioners to vote to send a formal letter opposing the project.

Marcus Williams4m read
Lake Mary Commission Approves Orlando Health Signage, Floodplain Plan, Noise Exemption
Government

Lake Mary Commission Approves Orlando Health Signage, Floodplain Plan, Noise Exemption

The Lake Mary City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1721 to allow Orlando Health signage at its Rinehart Road site during its Feb. 5, 2026 meeting.

Marcus Williams2m read
Seminole County Teacher Mackenzie McLean Arrested on Sex, Drug Charges Involving Students
Education

Seminole County Teacher Mackenzie McLean Arrested on Sex, Drug Charges Involving Students

Deputies recorded Mackenzie McLean, 49, pleading "No, no. Wait...Please!" as they arrested the Crooms Academy teacher at her Lake Mary home on charges she sexually abused students and supplied drugs.

Sarah Chen2m read
FDOT Crosswalk Paint Fading Near Pulse Site in Seminole County
Government

FDOT Crosswalk Paint Fading Near Pulse Site in Seminole County

Faded black-and-white paint on crosswalks near the Pulse memorial is revealing older green stripes, a photo shared by Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek shows.

James Thompson2m read
Northhaven Sanford ribbon cutting marks opening of downtown residential development
Business

Northhaven Sanford ribbon cutting marks opening of downtown residential development

Northhaven Sanford opened downtown with a Sanford Chamber ribbon cutting Feb. 26 at 4200 Symphony Circle, touting Samsung-equipped kitchens and Nest® smart-home tech.

Sarah Chen2m read
Seminole County outlines disaster preparedness steps, local help resources
Government

Seminole County outlines disaster preparedness steps, local help resources

Seminole County emergency officials say hurricane season runs June 1–Nov. 30 and outline year‑round steps, shelter options and local contacts — including prepareseminole.org, DOH and The Sharing Center.

Marcus Williams7m read
Seminole County Posts Notice for Attorney-Client Closed Session After Feb. 24
Government

Seminole County Posts Notice for Attorney-Client Closed Session After Feb. 24

Seminole County’s Public Notices lists an attorney-client closed session after the Feb. 24 BCC morning meeting; a May 20, 2025 county posting links such sessions to River Cross Land Company v. Seminole County.

James Thompson3m read
Seminole County Man Arrested After I-4 Hit-and-Run Leaves Motorcyclist Critical
Government

Seminole County Man Arrested After I-4 Hit-and-Run Leaves Motorcyclist Critical

A 30-year-old man, identified as Edwin Amaya Reyes, was arrested after a Nissan Altima allegedly rear-ended a motorcycle on I‑4 westbound near mile marker 104, leaving the rider in critical condition.

Marcus Williams2m read
Locally Owned Pet Supplies Plus Opens in Altamonte Springs This February
Business

Locally Owned Pet Supplies Plus Opens in Altamonte Springs This February

Local franchisees Danielle and Mike Kerner have opened a locally owned Pet Supplies Plus at 990 N State Road 434 with an in-store cat adoption center and full grooming and delivery services.

Sarah Chen3m read